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The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) had a strong presence at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, held from 3–7 March at the Las Vegas Convention Center, showcasing its work in safety, training and industry collaboration for work at height.

IPAF has released ePAL version 3.2, introducing a range of new features designed to improve record keeping, data sharing and usability, alongside general stability and platform updates.

Launched in June 2021, the ePAL app, developed by Trackunit, reached the one-million download mark in August 2025, and continues to see strong adoption across the powered access industry.

The latest update strengthens ePAL’s role as a practical digital tool for powered access operators, supervisors and employers, making it easier to manage safety-critical information and demonstrate compliance when required.

The shortlist for the 2026 International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs) has been revealed following a meeting of the five expert judges earlier this week.

With demand already high and 50% of tickets sold, delegates are encouraged to register now for the upcoming IPAF Summit & IAPAs 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey, on 21 and 22 April, an event built around the powerful theme “Sharing Knowledge and Ideas – Why Collaboration Matters in Business.”

IPAF Middle East & Asia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the OHSSAI Foundation, reinforcing our shared commitment to advancing health, safety, environment, and sustainability (HSE&S) across industries.

Because Christmas or other festive lighting installations often take place in high-footfall areas (shopping streets, pedestrian zones, municipal squares) and often under constrained timescales (night work, off hours) the additional risks need careful management.

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is proud to support the Construction Industry Federation’s (CIF) Back to Basics safety campaign, which runs from 13–24 October and encourages everyone in the Irish construction sector to refocus on the fundamental principles of health and safety.

There are just a couple of weeks to go until IPAF is at the Music City Center in Nashville, USA, on 15 and 16 October 2025 for the Working at Height Conference and Awards. 

IPAF will be exhibiting at the Asia International Access Machinery Exhibition (APEX ASIA) from 28-31 October 28-31 2025 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre.

With two major events lined up for October, IPAF is continuing to drive safety awareness across the Middle East – starting in Doha and then Abu Dhabi.

IPAF is excited to announce that once again it will be exhibiting at the APEX Show 2026, taking place from 2–4 June 2026 at the MECC in Maastricht, Netherlands.